One can imagine this lamp base standing on the corner of a writing desk in a softly lit study, its brass catching the last light of a winter afternoon before the candles or gas jets of the room were lit. Pieces built with this kind of layered ornament — an urn-form capital, a wreathed collar, a fluted column descending to a figural base — belonged to interiors where even the smallest fittings were considered part of the room's design, not simply its function. It evokes the atmosphere of a home where craftsmanship was expected in the details no one had to look at twice, yet everyone eventually did.
The lamp has a fluted, reeded brass column rising from a round base, the base finished with a raised beaded border encircling a figural relief scene worked into the surface. Above the column, a wreath or leaf-form collar wraps the transition point, leading up to an urn-form capital with acanthus-leaf detailing beneath the fitting. The brass carries a warm, aged patina throughout, deeper in the recesses of the relief and leafwork.
Each item is carefully and professionally packed and fully insured for worldwide shipping. All applicable tariffs and import duties are included in the price, so you will not be charged any additional fees on delivery. Returns are accepted within 30 days.
DETAILS
Materials: Brass, fluted column form with urn capital on embossed round base
Style: Antique brass lamp base with figural relief detailing
Condition: Good antique condition; warm, age-consistent patina
Lampshade not included — you can choose your own design; bulb not included
